Christmas in Orlando

I think I can get used to this whole ‘taper before the marathon’ week. I get to sleep in, I don’t have to focus on pace, and I just feel relaxed…. why do people complain about tapering again?! 😉

I kept it easy again this morning with some strides. I ran three miles and then did half a dozen 100 meter strides at the end. I really focused on opening up my legs and letting them glide me at the end. Strides are great hip openers and really stretch out your legs.

I broke out the snowflakes bowls for Christmas this morning.

I have a slight obsession with snowflakes that I’ve managed to tone down over the years. Growing up I didn’t care what time of year it was (or the fact that I lived in Florida) I would have snowflakes up all year around. I still love snowflakes with a passion and think they are all so beautiful and unique, but have learned they are (sadly) a seasonal thing. Even if I don’t display them around my apartment year round anymore I still have one tattooed on my foot that I LOVE and reminds me everyday how special and unique I am – just like a snowflake. 🙂

Today bowl of cereal included:

1/2 cup Honey Nut Os

1/2 cup Peanut Butter Puffins

1/4 cup Jessica’s Chocolate Chip Granola

Vanilla Yogurt

Cherries

Blueberries

Christmas in Orlando

Looking for some exciting activities to celebrate the Christmas season in Orlando this year? Check out my list of fun picks around the city.

Your breakfast looks so pretty! I am envious that you live in Orlando – we get our fair share of snow and dull weather up here in Ontario but I’m definitely a warm weather girl. My favourite holiday celebrations are usually ice skating and Christmas potluck meals with friends. Oh, and does going to Starbucks for a drink in a red cup count? 😉Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat recently posted..A word about restaurant salads

There’s a huge event at Hyde Park in London called Winter Wonderland which is great, and I love going to! Ice skating, a fun fair, and all sorts of other fun things! 🙂 Christmas in Orlando looks great!Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) recently posted..Pressures from the blog world…

Cute pic with the Grinch! I love going to the Courthouse Christmas Tree Lighting every year! It’s so much fun, everyone gathered together singing songs and waiting for the lights!Kjirsten- Balanced Healthy Life recently posted..Christmas Time is Here

I’ve never thought too much about a snowflake, but love that you took it to a Tattoo level 🙂 Also love that “Jimmy John’s” is part of your College Memories post – my roomie/best friend from college worked there 3 out of our 4 years at Penn State! I’m sort of obsessed with their pickles….Heather @ Dietitian on the Run recently posted..Time to Vote! The Veggie Athlete Diet

That zipline activity sounds fantastic! Also I love the grinch picture. It seems like Orlando is a really fun place to be for Christmas, even though there’s no snow!Kaitlin recently posted..On Wisconsin

Every Christmas eve my family and I drive about 20 min to see a neighborhood where everyone decorates. Its amazing! We also read the Grinch. I love going to Rogers Garden in Newport Beach to see all their trees lit up

I think it’s kinda sad to live in an area that doesn’t have 4 seasons. You really miss out on all the fun stuff… like making your own backyard ice rink, or a snow fort.Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday recently posted..Black Friday

All of those Orlando holiday activities look fun! In Milwaukee, there is a holiday lights festival that is kinda neat, but otherwise there’s nothing major. I enjoy driving around and looking at home light and decor displays. A house across the street has a huge sign with a countdown to Christmas Day. Very cute!Laura @ Backstage Pass recently posted..Tis the season- an awesome gift for that preggo in your life

I love tapering:) Orlando looks like a lot of fun during the Christmas season. I just love going ice skating during Christmas break with lots of hot chocolate of course!janae @hungryrunnergirl.com recently posted..I truly am a ten year old

I love Ice Skating outside in Forest Park and seeing the Christmas Lights! There is also a cool thing in St. Louis called “Christmas Around The World” where each country decorates a hearth or tree according to their cultural traditions. SO NEAT!Clare @ Fitting It All In recently posted..Busy Sunday

I live in NYC, so the holiday traditions are endless! I of course love going to see the tree at Rockefeller Center and I love the dancing snowflakes at Saks Fifth Avenue. The whole city is decorated and there are lights everywhere. I can’t help but be happy!

I live in a city where there are beautiful medieval buildings, and when they’re all covered in snow it’s really like walking around in a fairy tale. There are also cute outdoor Christmas markets where you can do Christmas shopping and sip on hot mulled wine :-).Marika recently posted..I did it!

I love what you said about snowflakes! They are so beautiful. I remember the first time I saw a crisp, tiny, perfectly defined snowflake. I was skiing in Montana and one fell on my black ski coat. The contrast made each little line look so sharp and the beautiful design stand out. It’s all about finding joy in the simple things, right 😉jessica recently posted..New Month- New Goals